Your Safety Matters: Our Safeguarding Promise
In our parish, the safety and well-being of every child, young person, and adult involved in our church community is paramount.
We firmly believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we are guided by the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people, and adults. Our parish has fully adopted the comprehensive Diocesan Parish Safeguarding Policy.
Our Firm Commitments:
We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and nurturing environment by:
- Actively promoting a safer culture where everyone feels secure.
- Carefully recruiting and thoroughly supporting all individuals who hold any responsibility for children and vulnerable adults.
- Responding swiftly and appropriately to every safeguarding concern or allegation brought to our attention.
- Providing compassionate pastoral care for all victims and survivors of abuse, as well as anyone else affected.
- Offering pastoral care and support to those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse.
- Taking proactive steps to address any potential risks.
Have a Concern? Please Reach Out.
If you ever have a concern about someone's well-being or need advice, please do not hesitate to contact one of our dedicated Safeguarding Officers first. They are here to listen and help:
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Rebecca Newman
- Email: rebeccanewman71@icloud.com
- Tel: 01728 862070
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Beverley Frost
- Email: bev.frost@ntlworld.com
- Tel: 01473 216431
Urgent Support? Helplines Are Available:
Sometimes, you might need to speak with someone immediately. These confidential helplines are available 24/7 for support and guidance:
- NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
- Childline: 0800 1111
- Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
- NAPAC: 0808 801 0331 (National Association for People Abused in Childhood)
- Samaritans: 116 123
- Family Lives: 0808 800 2222 (for parenting and family support)
- National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
- Action On Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141
